BUCKLERS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

bucklers

noun

plural of buckler

as in shields

means or method of defending a strong and free press is our best buckler against tyranny

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Recent Examples of bucklers Hurling a few 12-to-6 knee-bucklers can thwart the opponent’s smooth rhythm. — Jim Root, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Protective, almost — which makes sense, as its stunning chandeliers are designed to look like the shields and spears of African Masai warriors.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
To protect them from interference from magnetic or electric fields, scientists have to dedicate large vacuum chambers and shields that can take up big lab spaces.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of shields

Noun

The sixth-year forward is an athletic rebounder and has learned to fill the gaps created by defenses focusing on Wilson in the frontcourt.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
From 2022-24, Lewis was the mastermind of Alabama State’s defenses that once rivaled the Rattlers atop the FCS and SWAC.

— John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of defenses

Noun

Anthropic wanted assurance that its technology would not be used for fully autonomous weapons or domestic mass surveillance, and the DOD wanted Anthropic to grant the agency unfettered access to Claude across all lawful purposes.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
International calls for greater restrictions on autonomous weapons systems come as negotiators prepare to meet in Geneva in November to strengthen the existing Convention on Conventional Weapons.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of weapons

Noun

The walls are finished in shiplap, while wooden beams round out the space, giving it a subtly cottage-like appearance.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Families covered hospital walls with posters showing missing relatives, photographs and contact numbers in a desperate appeal for any clue that could bring them home.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of walls

Noun

The Overton window for acceptable AI use in Hollywood continues to widen as Hollywood actors, television hosts, and influencers embrace cloning with protections and compensation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Projects would also face limits on air pollution and requirements related to clean backup power, green building standards and worker protections.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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